TWRA: Fisherman drowned after falling off kayak in rough waters on Watauga River

TWRA: Fisherman drowned after falling off kayak in rough waters on Watauga River

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A fisherman has drowned after falling off of his kayak in rough waters on the Watauga River Monday, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reports. A spokesperson from the TWRA confirmed to News Channel 11 that the drowning took place at about 9 a.m. roughly a half-mile below Wilbur Dam. WCSO: Mom drove car into Boone Lake with toddler inside, charged with attempted murder The TWRA said a 31-year-ol…